Kalki Purana by B. K. Chaturvedi

"Kalki Purana" by B. K. Chaturvedi - God to know!

This book was published by Diamond books house in 2003 and has 88 pages. I borrowed this book from little Sanavi.

In Preface, author says that Kalki Purana was probably written in 5th-6th AD, during Gupta reign which is said to be the golden age of Indian history. That's why it's not listed in 18 Puranas.

Kalki Purana is narrated by Sootaji. Although Kalki awatar is still to happen, it's written in past tense. 

Adharma (Impropriety) married Mithya (Falsehood). They had a son Dambha (Vanity) and daughter Maya (Illusion). Maya and Dambha had a son Lobha (Greed) and Nikriti (Dishonesty). Lobha and Nikriti had doin Krodha (Anger) and Daughter Himsa (Violence). Union of Krodha and Himsa bred Kali.

Chaos reigned everywhere. All noble deeds and traditions remained confined to books. All noble endeavours vanished. Sages and earth in the form of cow went to Vishnu, who agreed to incarnate, as Kalki, on earth to eliminate adharma, end Kali yug and bring Satya Yug.

Kalki was born to Brahmin Vishnu Yasha and Sumati of village Sambhala. He was tutored by Parshuram and married Padma, daughter of King Vrihadrath of Sinhala Dweepa. Lord Shiva presented him his divine sword 'Ratna Maru', a steed and a parrot.

He defeats Raja Jin, Kumbhakarna's granddaughter Kuthodri, Pukkar, Shaiyyakarana, Ushtramukha & Ekajangha. In his final battle with Kali, he is assisted by Kings Manu, Devapi, Vishaakh Yoop, Satya, Dharma, Ritu, Prasad, Abhaya, Sukh, Preeti, Yoga, Kshema, Prashraya, Summati. They fight against Dambha, Lobha, Krodha, Bhaya, Nivaya, Aadhi, Vyadhi, Glani, Jara, Koka, Vikoka and Kali. As can be seen, these are symbolic representations, rather than real men.

Symbolism and allegory form integral part of Hindu mythology and stories, so one should always read between the lines. 

There are some spelling mistakes in the book that could have been avoided by proof reading. 

In past 2-4 years a number of mytho-fantasies about Kalki are published. I expect them to be based on original, at least partially. Now I am ready to read them. 

Why did I read this book? Hadn't read Kalki Purana. 

What did I like? Symbolism. 

What I didn't like? Although it's a Purana, the story narration is less interesting.

Read, if you are interested in Kalki Purana otherwise give it a miss.